SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTPXXX
UWCBTWTPXXX belongs to Cathay United Bank in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UWCBTWTPXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UWCBTWTP |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Cathay United Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
How the Cathay United Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UWCB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- TW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- TP Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTPXXX?
UWCBTWTPXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Cathay United Bank in Taipei, Taiwan. It is the code to use when a payment to Cathay United Bank does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Cathay United Bank in Taiwan?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Taiwan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Is UWCBTWTP and UWCBTWTPXXX the same code?
Yes. UWCBTWTP is the short version of UWCBTWTPXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Cathay United Bank in Taipei.
Has Cathay United Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 48 SWIFT/BIC codes for Cathay United Bank in Taiwan. All of them are listed on the page of Cathay United Bank.
What happens if I enter UWCBTWTPXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check UWCBTWTPXXX against the details from Cathay United Bank before sending.
What does each part of UWCBTWTPXXX mean?
UWCB is the institution code of Cathay United Bank, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.